Norma Morgan

Morgan, Norma Gloria

American, 1928 - 2017

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The image displays a landscape seen from an elevated viewpoint with rocky terrain stretching into the distance. The horizon is positioned near the top of the circular frame under a detailed sky with swirling clouds. The engraving technique shows intricate linework creating textures mimicking natural surfaces. The color scheme is black and white, highlighting the contrast between shadows and highlights. The terrain shows angular lines suggesting rocky formations, leading the eye towards the horizon meeting the dynamic sky.
Norma Morgan, Dartmoor, 1959, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1964.1.34

Dartmoor

Norma Morgan · 1959 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1964.1.34

The image shows a log cabin and a large tree in a classic style with precise lines, stippling for texture, and a monochromatic color palette. A small piece of machinery and stones are near the cabin. The background is a pale color with a barely visible horizon.
Norma Morgan, Associated American Artists, Middle Dene Farm, 1958, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1320

Middle Dene Farm

Norma Morgan, Associated American Artists · 1958 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1320

The image depicts a view from below, looking up at a steep, rocky cliff. The horizon is not visible. The style features intricate lines detailing the rocks and foliage. The color palette is black, grey, and white. The closest elements are jagged rocks and vegetation, beyond which the cliff rises sharply with layers of rock and small plants. In the distance, a circular moon or sun is present in a textured sky.
Norma Morgan, David in the Wilderness, 1956, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1959.10.39

David in the Wilderness

Norma Morgan · 1956 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1959.10.39

The image shows a landscape view from an elevated angle with undulating terrain and snow patches in the distance. The style features detailed engravings with swirling strokes, creating a textured pattern. The color palette is monochrome with shades of black, gray, and white emphasizing the contrast between snow and shadow.
Norma Morgan, Snow and Shadows (Scottish Highlands), 1955, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.163

Snow and Shadows (Scottish Highlands)

Norma Morgan · 1955 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1963.11.163

The image shows a rugged landscape with large rocks in the foreground. The horizon is low, meeting an open sky filled with clouds. The artwork uses detailed crosshatching to depict the rocks and grass, creating a monochromatic palette. The scene conveys a sense of vastness as the rocky terrain transitions into a grassy expanse under the cloudy sky.
Norma Morgan, Granite Tor, 1955, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.161

Granite Tor

Norma Morgan · 1955 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1963.11.161

The image depicts a landscape with a viewpoint slightly below eye level, focusing on a prominent rocky formation. The horizon is positioned in the upper third of the composition where the sky meets the land. The rocks are detailed with precision, using a monochromatic gray color palette to emphasize the rugged texture of the landscape. Close to the viewer, a cluster of large rocks is on the left side, leading the eye towards a distant expanse of grass and rocks that become less defined in the background.
Norma Morgan, Granite Tor, 1954, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Bequest of Frank B. Bristow, 1968), 2015.19.1319

Granite Tor

Norma Morgan · 1954 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.1319

The image shows a rustic building made of stone and wood, viewed from a slightly elevated angle. The horizon with hills or distant mountains is visible in the upper part of the image. A large tree dominates the right side of the composition with intricate branches and leaves against the sky. The precise brushwork highlights details of the building and tree. The color scheme is monochromatic with shades of black and white, creating a quiet mood. Grass textures are suggested with fine strokes, and a figure and small animal are walking near the house, adding scale to the scene.
Norma Morgan, Associated American Artists, Moor Lodge, 1954, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Gift of John Nichols Estabrook and Dorothy Coogan Estabrook, 1987.41.49

Moor Lodge

Norma Morgan, Associated American Artists · 1954 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1987.41.49

The image shows a wide, panoramic landscape of the Scottish Highlands. The horizon is placed one-third from the top of the image, dividing the rugged mountainous terrain from the overcast sky. The mountains are detailed with lines and textures to depict various elevations. The sky above is textured with swirling cloud formations. The color palette is monochromatic with black, white, and grey shades. The closest mountain region is shadowed with dark tones, lightening towards the distance.
Norma Morgan, Moorland Haven, 1954, engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.162

Moorland Haven

Norma Morgan · 1954 · engraving and aquatint in black on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1963.11.162

The image shows a circular view of a rugged landscape. The terrain appears rocky and uneven. The horizon line divides the land from the sky above. Dark clouds are visible near the horizon. The engraving technique captures fine details and textures with precise lines. The color palette is monochromatic, with varying shades of grey and black. The rocky surfaces are detailed, leading the eye towards distant hills.
Norma Morgan, Dartmoor, 1952, engraving and aquatint on wove paper, Rosenwald Collection, 1963.11.160

Dartmoor

Norma Morgan · 1952 · engraving and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1963.11.160

The image displays a complex interplay of lines and shapes, including dynamic curves, jagged edges, and pointed forms. It features contrasting colors like red, yellow, black, and white. The various elements suggest shapes resembling a crescent moon, sails of a ship, and a bird. The overall composition is vibrant and visually stimulating.
Norma Morgan, Stanley William Hayter, Atelier 17, Turning Forms, c. 1950, color relief etching, engraving, and aquatint on wove paper, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund, 2010.134.1

Turning Forms

Norma Morgan, Stanley William Hayter, Atelier 17 · c. 1950 · color relief etching, engraving, and aquatint on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2010.134.1